BGSU’s stunner opens the door for two Big 12 teams in the BCS

Bowling Green’s victory over Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference championship game has provided a legitimate shot for the Big 12 to have two teams in the BCS for the first time since 2008.

It opens the door for all four teams to be playing on Saturday — Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Texas — to have a shot at qualifying for the BCS.

Most of the early speculation immediately after the game has OSU headed for the Fiesta Bowl and Baylor for the Sugar Bowl if both favorites win on Saturday.

It’s a big breakthrough for the conference with the potential of showcasing two of its best teams in the BCS.

It’s something the Big 12 hasn’t been able to do in several years.

The conference owes a big thank you to Dave Clawson and Bowling green for the upset over NIU.

Clawson was offensive coordinator at Tennessee during the 2008 season when he was relieved of his duties when working with Philip Fulmer.

While there, Clawson and Fulmer had an early commitment from Bryce Petty that unraveled after Lane Kiffin took over and had no interest in recruiting Petty.

Clawson provided “a solid” for Petty and the Bears Friday night.

Now, they need to beat UT on Saturday to take advantage of Clawson and the Falcons’ unexpected gift.